Celebrate National Potato Day With These Simple Recipes

STELLAR PROMOTION: PSA, National Potato Day takes place this Friday, October 7th!

No dish really is complete without the ever versatile spud. Whether it’s boiled, mashed, roasted or our favourite, cut and cooked to make delicious chips, potatoes are glorious in all their forms and we’re thrilled that this Friday, October 7th, they’re being honoured by Bord Bia with their very own special day.

This year, Bord Bia is encouraging Irish people to consider the delicious simplicity of freshly cut chips, wedges and fries as a treat that can be made using locally grown potatoes.

Making gorgeous chips in three simple steps: clean, cut, cook, Bord Bia is dishing out some divine recipes to help people create everything from simple skin-on fries to the dreamy tapas staple, patatas bravas, you can check out all the recipes here and save yourself the trip to the chipper.

Check out the recipes here!

Interestingly enough, Bord Bia has shared new research that reveals 2 out of 3 people believe their chipper chips come from local potatoes when in fact, they note that the majority of chipping potatoes are imported into Ireland each year.

This National Potato Day, Bord Bia is encouraging consumers to ask about the country of origin of the potatoes used to cook the chips they consume from their local chipper, or if making chips as a treat at home, make sure to use locally grown potatoes.

‘As part of this year’s National Potato Day celebrations, Bord Bia is highlighting the potential value for money potatoes have when feeding family and friends. The simplicity and versatility of cooking with potatoes means that when you buy a bag there are endless recipe options for every taste and cuisine,’ says Lorcan Bourke, Fresh Produce and Potato Manager at Bord Bia.

So there you have it, National Potato Day is around the corner, October 7th, so make sure you have your spuds ready and be sure to check out Bord Bia for some divine recipes as well as usual tips and tricks! Kitchen whizzes we’ll be!

Head to potato.ie for more recipes and inspiration.